Handmade Finds for Kids

Board books become pop-up books, which become chapter books, and so on. Wedge his favorites in between these lovely gender-neutral cloud designs so he can home in on the best picks for bedtime. An added bonus? They can be made in 12 different shades.

To buy: ShopLittles, $25

Sprucing up empty walls is always a challenge, especially when it comes to children’s rooms. Decorate your little guy’s space with these super cool robot decals. Made from removable vinyl, and in a bright shade of your choosing, it will give him reinforcement when the lights go out.

To buy: RadRaspberry, $85

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Nimble fingers will love this wooden whale puzzle. Each of its 11 pieces is finished with nontoxic shellac, in various blue hues. And since each one is one of a kind, it will make teaching her about all the “fish in the sea” a cinch.

To buy: Berkshire Bowls, $30

This felt- and linen-appliquéd alphabet pillow will help you teach your little one his ABCs before he settles in for some z’s. Each letter is hand-cut and made without a template, making the actual art of spelling fun.

To buy: Pillowfactory, $110

Inspired by the traditional Russian nesting dolls, this modern neon version is made from superior lime tree wood and is hand-painted, buffed and sealed in a satin varnish. Housed in a pretty gift box, it makes a fun present for any curious little one.

To buy: Sketch Inc, $87

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No plastic here! Your most stylish mom friend will thank you for these illustrated mix-and-match animal blocks. Each wooden block is made from a sustainable source and has been sanded and sealed with nontoxic varnish, making it OK if corners get accidentally gnawed.

To buy: Julia Staite, $17

Teach him to strum on this splurge-worthy custom ukulele that is sure to be the hit with his friends (and yours). Made to order and available in an array of shapes, your little one can choose from other styles like Pacman, cupcakes and, for slow learners, snails. This will be a treasure for years to come.

To buy: Celentano Woodworks, $700

Get funky in the baby’s room with these chic peel-and-stick wall decals that are easy to remove and rearrange. A trail of letters will help him learn his alphabet when he’s a wee one while creating a personalized message will spark creative thinking when he’s older.

To buy: Pop & Lolli, $91

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Every nursery deserves one super sweet piece of artwork. The playful animal prints from this seller use Claria inks and Epson matte paper that are smudge-, scratch- and water-resistant, making it safe for wandering little hands. Hang it solo or in a series across the wall.

To buy: Trafalgar's Square, $10

These artful, modern blocks will add a stylish element to any room. Babies will be dazzled by the neon shades while older ones will love piecing the geometric shapes together. And since they look so good, you won’t mind so much if the toys don’t get cleaned up once in a while.

To buy: Sketch.Inc, $56